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2022-23 Transfer Portal Tracker: Quarterback

The names are flying into the portal — stay up to date with them ALL right here!

What can landing a quarterback get you? Look no further than USC, which landed former prized recruit [autotag]Caleb Williams[/autotag] shortly after Lincoln Riley’s arrival a year ago. All the sophomore has done is lead USC’s charge to a possible College Football Playoff appearance by having a Heisman Trophy-worthy season.

After sitting through nearly an entire season of [autotag]Drew Pyne[/autotag], a few things are clear: He plays his heart out each time he’s on the field. He clearly loves Notre Dame. His teammates love him. And his ceiling simply isn’t high enough to help the Irish win big. Combine that with inexperience and injury issues to Notre Dame’s other quarterbacks, and it’s easy to see why the Irish appear headed to the portal to bring in a quarterback for 2023.

Here is the updated list of quarterbacks who have entered the transfer portal since August. Some have chosen new programs; the vast majority have not.

Keep track of all the movement and names of potential quarterbacks for your favorite teams below.

Note: Players are sorted by the date they entered the portal

Oklahoma Sooners at Texas Tech Red Raiders: Sooners Wire staff predictions

The Oklahoma Sooners look to finish Brent Venables’ first conference season on a high note as they travel to face the Red Raiders. Sooners Wire Staff predictions.

The Oklahoma Sooners (6-5 and 3-5) will go on the road to take on the Texas Tech Red Raiders (6-5, 4-4) in primetime.

Coming off of their best defensive performance of the season, this week looks like another challenge for [autotag]Brent Venables[/autotag] and Ted Roof’s defense. The Red Raiders can put up some points and have thrown for a lot of yards in 2022.

[autotag]Spencer Sanders[/autotag] threw for 381 yards a week ago, but the Oklahoma defense came through in clutch situations to force turnovers and make stops to force the Cowboys into kicking situations.

Going on the road against Joey McGuire’s Red Raiders hasn’t been easy for anyone in 2022. Texas Tech is 5-1 in the friendly confines of Jones AT&T Stadium this season. On the road, they’re just 1-4. The Sooners are 2-2 in true road games but lost their most recent outing in Morgantown to West Virginia.

Lubbock isn’t an easy place to play, and Oklahoma will have to overcome a raucous crowd Saturday night.

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Relive Oklahoma’s 28-13 win over Oklahoma State with some of the best photos from Bedlam

Relive the Oklahoma Sooners 28-13 win over Oklahoma State with some of the best photos from the action.

After their 28-point outburst in the first quarter, it looked like the 117th iteration of Bedlam was going to be a low-drama affair. However, after the Oklahoma Sooners’ offense turned the ball over twice in the red zone in the second quarter, Oklahoma State began to put things together and create a bit of momentum.

A game that should have long been over at halftime provided excitement into the fourth quarter as the Cowboys attempted to rally to get back in the game. But the Sooners defense was too much for Spencer Sanders and the Oklahoma State Cowboys.

The Sanders and the Cowboys were able to make some things happen offensively, the Sooners buckled down behind a ferocious pass rush and opportunistic pass defense.

Oklahoma moved to 6-5 on the season and earned bowl eligibility with the win. As we revel in another win over Oklahoma State, let’s take a look at some of the best photos from the Sooners 28-13 win in Bedlam.

5 takeaways from the Oklahoma Sooners’ win over Oklahoma State

5 takeaways from the Oklahoma Sooners 28-13 win over Oklahoma State in Bedlam. From @bendackiw

It wasn’t pretty, it wasn’t great, and it might not even have been good, but the Oklahoma Sooners held on to beat the Oklahoma State Cowboys 28-13 in Bedlam.

In what could possibly be the final Bedlam played on Owen Field, the Sooners stood tall on their senior day and finally achieved bowl eligibility with one game remaining on their schedule.

Here are five takeaways from the game.

Social media reacts to Oklahoma Sooners 28-13 win over Oklahoma State

Social media reacts to the Oklahoma Sooners’ 28-13 win over Oklahoma State in Bedlam.

Brent Venables picked up a win in his first Bedlam game, preventing Mike Gundy from winning back-to-back Bedlams for the first time in his lengthy career in Stillwater.

Despite the yardage allowed, the Oklahoma Sooners defense played a fantastic game, stepping up for an offense that sputtered after a 28-point outburst in the first quarter.

As the offense struggled for three-fourths of this game, the defense made life incredibly difficult for Spencer Sanders and the Oklahoma State Cowboys. They lived in the backfield, totaling six sacks and 13 tackles for loss in the win. They held the Cowboys to just 4.7 yards per play in the win.

The offense’s 28 points ended up being more than enough to win the game as Dillon Gabriel looked surgical, moving the Sooners down the field and hitting big plays in the passing game. A fumble by Brayden Willis and an interception on a throw behind Drake Stoops took points off the board in the second quarter that could have made this an even more lopsided affair.

It could have been an even bigger win for the Oklahoma Sooners, but a win is a win, and we should enjoy them since they’ve been few and far between in 2022. So, with that, let’s take a look at some of the best social media reactions from the Sooners’ 28-13 win over Oklahoma State.

Oklahoma Sooners earn bowl eligibility with 28-13 win over Oklahoma State

The offense erupted early, and the defense closed out a big win over Oklahoma State 28-13 in Norman. From @john9williams

The Oklahoma Sooners came out on fire in the first quarter, putting up a record-setting 28 points on the Oklahoma State defense. After the first 15 minutes of play, it looked like a Bedlam blowout was on the way, but from the second quarter on, the Sooners struggled to get anything going on offense and the defense made the plays necessary to pick up a win over the Cowboys to move to 6-5 on the season and gain bowl eligibility.

[autotag]Dillon Gabriel[/autotag] was hot in the first quarter, going 14 of 18 for 224 yards and two touchdowns, hitting [autotag]Jalil Farooq[/autotag] and [autotag]Drake Stoops[/autotag] on beautiful deep balls down the right sideline. Gabriel added a touchdown on the ground

But after the first quarter, the offense struggled to find any footing. Two turnovers in the second quarter took points off the board, and Oklahoma’s struggles on third down continued. After converting just one third down a week ago against West Virginia, the Sooners struggled again on third down against Oklahoma State, going 1 for 14.

While the offense struggled, the Sooners’ defense played one of their best games of the season. It wasn’t perfect, but they came up with big plays in big situations to limit Oklahoma State to 13 points despite [autotag]Spencer Sanders[/autotag] throwing for 381 yards.

Oklahoma collected four Spencer Sanders interceptions and, with how they were flying around the ball, had several more opportunities to take the ball away from Sanders and the Cowboys. The Sooners’ defense also collected six sacks and 13 tackles for loss.

The Sooners’ defense bailed out an offense that produced just 135 yards of total offense over the final three quarters and no points. Dillon Gabriel was 6 for 22 after his efficient first quarter, for 35 yards and one interception. Though the finish wasn’t great for the Sooners’ offense, that first quarter would be all they needed on the night.

Drake Stoops had an incredible game in what could be his final home game as a Sooner. He led the Sooners with six receptions for 89 yards and a touchdown and made two incredible catches. One put the Sooners inside the five-yard line before their first score of the game, and the second closed Oklahoma’s scoring outburst in the first half.

After his 211-yard performance in last week’s loss to West Virginia, [autotag]Eric Gray[/autotag] ran for 90 yards on 20 carries and picked up 30 yards on three receptions. Jovantae Barnes had a good game as well, carrying the ball six times for 59 yards.

Defensively, [autotag]David Ugwoegbu[/autotag] led the team with 10 tackles, but [autotag]Danny Stutsman[/autotag] (9), [autotag]DaShaun White[/autotag] (8), and [autotag]Woodi Washington[/autotag] (8) were right behind him. Washington made a couple of touchdown-saving tackles in the game. One on defense after [autotag]Braydon Johnson[/autotag] broke away from [autotag]C.J. Coldon[/autotag] for a big catch and run. The other came on special teams when [autotag]Brennan Presley[/autotag] was attempting a return. While blocked, Washington stuck his arm out to bring down the shifty playmaker to prevent him from getting into the open field.

In addition to his eight tackles, White added a sack and an interception to continue his strong play of late from the Cheetah position. [autotag]Jordan Kelley[/autotag], [autotag]Isaiah Coe[/autotag], and [autotag]Jalen Redmond[/autotag] each had great games from their interior defensive line positions. Kelley had two sacks and six total tackles. Coe had five total tackles, 0.5 sacks, and two tackles for loss. [autotag]Ethan Downs[/autotag] had a sack, while [autotag]Jonah Lau’lu[/autotag] had five total tackles, 0.5 sacks, two tackles for loss, and an interception.

The Sooners picked up a win over an in-state rival, and while it wasn’t pretty on offense for much of the game, the defense made plays in key moments to pick up a win and provide a glimpse of what a [autotag]Brent Venables[/autotag] defense could look like in Norman.

With some uncertainty about how many Bedlam games there are before Oklahoma moves to the SEC, picking up this win in Brent Venables’ first Bedlam matchup while keeping Mike Gundy from winning two in a row against the Sooners was a great way to finish off the home schedule for 2022.

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Oklahoma Sooners vs. No. 24 Oklahoma State Cowboys: Sooners Wire staff predictions

Oklahoma looks to get back on the right side of the win column when they host No. 24 Oklahoma State. Here are this week’s Sooners Wire Staff predictions.

The Oklahoma Sooners (5-5 and 2-5) will host their Bedlam counterparts the Oklahoma State Cowboys (7-3, 4-3) on what will be a cold Saturday night in Norman.

The Sooners need a win in the worst way. They’re on a two-game losing streak and haven’t clicked on either side of the ball in crunch time. Taking on an Oklahoma State team that’s also in the midst of a disappointing season, the Sooners are 7.5-point favorites at home.

Can the Sooners end their losing skid and reach bowl eligibility? let’s take a look at how the Sooners Wire staff predicted the 117th matchup between Oklahoma and Oklahoma State in Bedlam.

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The Cowboys were hit hard when [autotag]Jim Knowles[/autotag] left for Ohio State. Their defense ranks at the bottom of the Big 12 in nearly every category.

The OU offense is going to attack, attack, and attack some more. This has the potential to be like the Kansas game, in which the Sooners racked up over 700 yards.

The nonsense ends tonight. The Sooners WILL get a decisive Big 12 victory against Oklahoma State at home under the lights. Eric Gray will run hog wild all over the Pokes for 150 and a score.

Marvin Mims will have a bounceback game, getting a score and over 100 yards.

Sooners 52, Cowboys 38

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Oklahoma Sooners vs. No. 24 Oklahoma State Cowboys: Prediction, point spread, odds, best bet

Latest lines and betting preview for the Oklahoma Sooners’ in-state matchup with Oklahoma State. From @john9williams

The Oklahoma Sooners play host to the No. 24 Oklahoma State Cowboys on Saturday, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, money line odds, and over/under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet at BetMGM.

The game starts at 6:30 p.m. CT and can be seen on ABC.

In their loss last week against West Virginia, Oklahoma failed to cover a spread yet again, falling to 3-7 on the season. In inclement weather, the two sides played a low-scoring affair that also failed to hit the over and fell to 4-5-1 against the point total.

Despite having a worse record, Oklahoma is more than a touchdown favorite at home against their in-state rivals. While the all-time series record heavily favors the Sooners and Spencer Sanders may be limited, it’s hard to fathom Oklahoma being that big of a favorite with the season they’ve had.

Let’s take a look at the betting lines from BetMGM.

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The lines, courtesy of BetMGM.

Point spread: Oklahoma minus-7.5
Money line: Oklahoma minus-300 / Oklahoma State plus-230
Over-Under: 66

Click here to place your bets at BetMGM.

Oklahoma vs. Oklahoma State injury report:

Oklahoma

[autotag]T.D. Roof[/autotag], LB: Out for season (Elbow)

[autotag]Shane Whitter[/autotag], LB: Out for season (Shoulder)

[autotag]Justin Broiles[/autotag], S: Questionable (Knee)

Oklahoma State

[autotag]Spencer Sanders[/autotag], QB: Questionable (Shoulder)

[autotag]Trace Ford[/autotag], DE: Questionable (Undisclosed)

[autotag]Thomas Harper[/autotag], S: Questionable (Undisclosed)

[autotag]Blaine Green[/autotag], WR: Questionable (Wrist)

[autotag]Tyler Lacy[/autotag], DE: Questionable (Undisclosed)

[autotag]Garret Rangel[/autotag], QB: Questionable (Undisclosed)

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Advice and prediction

It’s expected to be 40 degrees at kickoff, and at the moment, there isn’t any moisture or wind in the forecast. Still, by halftime, the temperature will be at or below freezing in Norman. That could play a factor in Oklahoma’s ability to find a rhythm offensively.

As we’ve seen in recent weeks, the best part of the Oklahoma offense is their running game led by [autotag]Eric Gray[/autotag]. Oklahoma State’s run defense is a little bit better than Oklahoma’s, but the Cowboys still allow 163 yards per game and 4.4 yards per carry. Gray is second among Power Five runners with at least 150 carries on the season at 6.7 yard per carry.

On what will be a cold night, Oklahoma should continue to lean on the ground game to take the pressure off of a passing attack that’s been inconsistent in recent weeks.

In this game, the big question comes down to how healthy is [autotag]Spencer Sanders[/autotag]. He’s expected to play and will be a threat, but after missing the Kansas game and being limited against Iowa State, there’s no clear expectation on how much he’ll be able to do. Still, he’s a threat with his legs and that’s caused Oklahoma a lot of trouble in 2022. Expect that to keep the Sooners off balance, even if Sanders isn’t at full strength throwing the ball.

The Sooners have struggled to cover spreads in 2022, and I don’t think they will here. With the chilly temps and Oklahoma State’s excellent third-down defense (ninth in the nation at 28.8%), the Sooners will struggle to score a ton of points in this game. Take the under.

Prediction: Oklahoma 27, Oklahoma State 23

Record against the spread and O/U in 2022: 11-8-1.

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Oklahoma Sooners vs. No. 24 Oklahoma State Cowboys: Stream, injury report, broadcast info

Trying to figure out where to find Bedlam on Saturday? Here’s how to watch, stream or listen to Oklahoma vs. Oklahoma State. From @john9williams

Oklahoma (5-4, 2-4 Big 12) will face Oklahoma State (7-3, 4-3) on Saturday night in Bedlam, and if you’re wondering how you can watch the action live, you’ve come to the right place.

The Oklahoma Sooners are looking to end their two-game skid against in-state rival Oklahoma State, who’s been playing some up-and-down football after a 5-0 start. The Cowboys are 2-3 over their last five, and starting quarterback Spencer Sanders has been dealing with a shoulder injury that’s limited him over the last three weeks.

This game has Big 12 title implications for Oklahoma State, who can stay alive with a win over the Sooners. Oklahoma is looking to crack bowl eligibility with a win to avoid missing out on bowl season for the first time since 1998.

Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:

Date: Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022
Time: 6:30 p.m. CT
TV Channel: ABC
Live Stream: fuboTV (watch here)
Listen: Streaming on the Varsity App

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Oklahoma vs. Oklahoma State injury report:

Oklahoma

[autotag]T.D. Roof[/autotag], LB: Out for season (Elbow)

[autotag]Shane Whitter[/autotag], LB: Out for season (Shoulder)

[autotag]Justin Broiles[/autotag], S: Questionable (Knee)

Oklahoma State

[autotag]Spencer Sanders[/autotag], QB: Questionable (Shoulder)

[autotag]Trace Ford[/autotag], DE: Questionable (Undisclosed)

[autotag]Thomas Harper[/autotag], S: Questionable (Undisclosed)

[autotag]Blaine Green[/autotag], WR: Questionable (Wrist)

[autotag]Tyler Lacy[/autotag], DE: Questionable (Undisclosed)

[autotag]Garret Rangel[/autotag], QB: Questionable (Undisclosed)

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Players to watch:

Oklahoma

[autotag]Dillon Gabriel[/autotag], QB: 63.9% for 2,217 yards, 16 touchdowns and 4 interceptions. 33 carries, 304 yards, and 4 touchdowns.

[autotag]Marvin Mims[/autotag] WR: 42 receptions for 776 yards and 4 touchdowns.

[autotag]Brayden Willis[/autotag], TE: 25 receptions for 347 yards and 5 touchdowns.

[autotag]Eric Gray[/autotag], RB: 165 carries for 1,113 yards, 10 touchdowns at 6.7 yards per carry. 28 receptions for 189 yards and 0 touchdowns.

[autotag]Jalil Farooq[/autotag], WR: 28 receptions for 357 yards and 2 touchdowns. 12 carries for 113 yards, 0 touchdowns at 9.4 yards per carry. 10 kickoff returns for 242 yards at 24.4 yards per return.

[autotag]Danny Stutsman[/autotag], LB: 91 total tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 2 interceptions, 3 passes defended.

[autotag]David Ugwoegbu[/autotag], LB: 83 total tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, 2 sacks.

[autotag]DaShaun White[/autotag], LB: 68 total tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 1 interception, 5 passes defended.

[autotag]Ethan Downs[/autotag], DE: 30 total tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, 2 passes defended.

[autotag]Jalen Redmond[/autotag], DT: 19 total tackles, 8 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 3 passes defended.

Oklahoma State

[autotag]Spencer Sanders[/autotag], QB: 58.5% for 2,261 yards, 16 touchdowns, 5 interceptions. 60 carries, 386 yards, and 8 rushing touchdowns.

[autotag]Bryson Green[/autotag], WR: 35 receptions for 573 yards and 5 touchdowns.

[autotag]Brennan Pressley[/autotag], WR: 47 receptions for 544 yards and 2 touchdowns.

[autotag]John Paul Richardson[/autotag], WR: 37 receptions for 430 yards and 4 touchdowns.

[autotag]Dominic Richardson[/autotag], RB: 149 carries for 543 yards, 8 touchdowns at 3.9 yards per carry.

[autotag]Collin Oliver[/autotag], DT: 21 total tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, 5 sacks.

[autotag]Mason Cobb[/autotag], LB: 77 total tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 2 sacks.

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5 Sooners to watch Saturday night vs. Oklahoma State

Oklahoma takes on Oklahoma State in Bedlam this week. We are taking at look at five defensive players to watch. From @thatmanbryant

Oklahoma’s season comes down to just two games in an attempt to become bowl eligible. The first of those two games occurs on Saturday when in-state rival Oklahoma State comes to town.

In the wake of the Sooners loss to Oklahoma State a year ago, the program went through a shocking 24 hours. Lincoln Riley left for USC, the 2022 class began to fall apart, and several Sooners entered the transfer portal. It was a shocking series of events, but all of it paved the way for Oklahoma to bring in Brent Venables.

At 5-5 in his first season at the helm, Oklahoma must win this game, and the Venables’ defense will have its hands full.

Oklahoma will be lining up across from one of the Big 12’s better quarterbacks, Spencer Sanders. Even while competing through injuries this season, Sanders has thrown for 2,261 yards, 16 touchdowns, and only five interceptions while completing 58.5 percent of his passes. He’s also run for 628 yards and two scores, averaging 4.5 yards per carry. He’s the engine for this Oklahoma State offense, and without him, the Cowboys aren’t nearly as productive.

His weapons will also test Oklahoma as well, which brings us to this question: How will the Sooners’ defense perform? We’ll find out Saturday evening, but here are five guys that could be instrumental in helping the Sooners’ defense slow down the Cowboys.